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Autumn

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Charlotte

November 1, 2019

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie CharlotteIt’s officially November 1st and so we all need to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I’m not saying to plan everything out to a T already, but at least let’s have it in our peripheral. We don’t want to get caught off guard at the last minute and have to scramble for ideas in the final hour. It’s also officially the last pumpkin post in our pumpkin marathon. I hope you’ve been keeping up with all of them, and I hope you’ve enjoyed the recipes. This one is a nod to the good ol’ pumpkin pie. It’s like a pumpkin pie meets cheesecake meets charlotte and the best part about it is that you don’t have to bake it. No baking involved whatsoever. That means you can free up some oven space and make this ahead of time so you don’t have a million things to do on Thanksgiving Day. If you’re looking for more traditional pumpkin pie recipes though, I might suggest this double crust version and this crème brûlée version. They’re still some of my favorites from the past!

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Filed Under: Cake, Desserts Tagged With: Autumn, Cake, Desserts, No-Bake, Pumpkin

Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin Granola

October 29, 2019

Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin GranolaThey say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I think that can definitely be said about these Pumpkin Pie Waffles with Pumpkin Granola. If you make these, it’ll be the most important meal of the day for sure. The one meal you’ll want to make over and over again. This is really, technically, a two in one post. And so with that being said, you can decide to make either one or both of the recipes at one time. They’re great together, but also amazing by themselves. It’s like if you were having pumpkin pie for breakfast, which is definitely allowed during this time of year, but in waffle form. Whether you make them for breakfast, brunch or even as a late midnight snack, just make them as soon as possible!

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch Tagged With: Autumn, Breakfast, Brunch, Pumpkin

Spicy Sausage and Manchego Pumpkin Fritters

October 25, 2019

Spicy Sausage and Manchego Pumpkin FrittersOur pumpkin bonanza is still going strong on the blog and on my Instagram account. I hope you’ve been following along, because this week has been all about out-of-the-box non-sweet pumpkin recipes. On Tuesday, I shared these Seeded Pumpkin Breadsticks that I’m still dreaming about. I’m going to make them for Thanksgiving and I think you should too. If you’re anything like me and love to explore the savory side of pumpkin (which quite honestly, a lot of people are scared to do), I highly recommend these Spicy Sausage and Manchego Pumpkin Fritters! They’re basically like super flavorful, slightly spicy, savory doughnuts, if you will. Kind of like a hush puppy if you’ve had one of those, but without the corn. Before you think it’s crazy though, let me just say that I think this might just be your new favorite way to eat pumpkin. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Pumpkin pie who?

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: appetizers, Autumn, Pumpkin

Seeded Pumpkin Breadsticks

October 22, 2019

Seeded Pumpkin BreadsticksI recently had the awful realization that I don’t make homemade breadsticks nearly enough as I should. They’re perfect for dunking into soups or stews, serving with various dips, or even just eating them warm all by themselves. I wanted to change all that with these Seeded Pumpkin Breadsticks. Tis the pumpkin season and so it seems like the right thing to make. They’re not sweet at all, which is what I fear most people think about when they see pumpkin recipes, but thanks to some spices in the dough, they’re perfectly flavored and go so well with the multi-seeded topping. And if you’re not a fan of breadsticks, I’ve given you some instructions for turning these into small rolls or even larger sandwich rolls! The world is your oyster with this recipe and you should definitely make them as soon as possible. 

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Filed Under: Breads Tagged With: Autumn, Bread, Pumpkin

Pumpkin Apple Coffee Cake

October 18, 2019

Pumpkin Apple Coffee CakeWe’re right in the full swing of pumpkin appreciation month over on Instagram and on this blog. Things got started earlier in the week with these Mini Arroz Con Leche Pumpkin Pies. If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ll know that this is a pumpkin blog now (for just a short while). I’m sharing my favorite pumpkin treats from the past along with some new and exciting recipes over the next couple of weeks. Just in case we don’t have enough pumpkin in our lives at the moment. I’ve got you covered. Today, I’m sharing the ultimate Fall coffee cake. This Pumpkin Apple Coffee Cake is Autumn on a plate. Homemade pumpkin cake filled with spiced apples and topped with a pecan streusel, it doesn’t get any better than this in the crumb cake department. Whether you eat it for breakfast or a snack or even dessert, this is the cake of the season…or at least I’m trying my hardest to ensure it is. 

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Filed Under: Cake, Desserts Tagged With: Autumn, Cake, Coffee Cake, Dessert, Pumpkin

Mini Arroz Con Leche Pumpkin Pies

October 15, 2019

Mini Arroz Con Leche Pumpkin PiesWhat do you get when you combine everyone’s favorite pumpkin pie with my all-time favorite rice pudding? These Mini Arroz Con Leche Pumpkin Pies! That’s Spanish for a super fancy pumpkin rice pudding, in case you were wondering. This recipe is a riff off of this Caramelized Banana Rice Pudding from way back when, and because I wanted this recipe to mimic pumpkin pie in a way, I poured the rice pudding into golden graham cracker crusts and topped them all with sweetened whipped cream and ground cinnamon. It’s the ultimate dessert mash-up and the one you need to be making all autumn long. Of course, if pies aren’t your thing, you can just make the pumpkin rice pudding and call it a day. It is still just as delicious on it’s own, so no excuses. Just make this recipe and watch it disappear. Like magic.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Pies & Tarts Tagged With: Autumn, Dessert, Pie

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